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This bill expands the Access to Counsel in Evictions Program, which provides legal representation to individuals facing eviction, to include residents of mobile home parks. It also grants prospective mobile home park residents the right to sue park owners for failing to provide necessary tenancy documents and terms. The bill clarifies definitions related to mobile home parks, such as "resident" and "substantial violation," and strengthens protections for residents by requiring park owners to provide longer lease terms, offer renewals to qualified residents, and give more notice for rent increases. Additionally, it prohibits certain fees, clarifies rules around utility services, and establishes specific procedures for evictions and repossessions within mobile home parks, including a 30-day period after a warrant of restitution is executed before a resident must vacate, during which they can recover personal property or sell their mobile home. The bill also mandates the creation of a standardized "Notice of Intent to File a Complaint for Repossession of the Premises" form by the Maryland Judiciary by December 1, 2026, to ensure consistent implementation of these new provisions.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0729?ys=2026RS